How Do Living Organisms Produce Minerals Like Shells? Scientists Unlock the Secrets of Biomineralization
Many organisms, including mollusks, produce minerals like nacre through complex processes involving the extraction of calcium and carbonate ions, with the formation pathway and role of amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) being key areas of research. A study has identified two chemical environments within ACC particles, offering insights into biomineralization and potential applications in materials science.How do living organisms produce minerals – for example, for their shells? Researchers have come one step closer to…